Dr Pepper Has a New Flavor Hitting Shelves Now

But it won't be there long.

Warm weather is finally gracing us with its presence, which means many brands have officially declared it summer season. We've barely had a chance to enjoy springtime, yet if you’ve checked out the grocery store lately, it might as well already be Memorial Day weekend.

And what better way to celebrate the sunshine than with a nice, ice-cold soda? Typically, we’re all for the refreshing 23 flavors of a crisp Dr Pepper. But, this summer, we’re excited to enjoy a new Dr Pepper with 24 flavors and spices on those hot days.

With its latest creation, Dr Pepper seems to be drawing inspiration from the rise of dirty soda, the viral phenomenon of adding creamer (typically heavy cream and coconut-flavored syrup) to your favorite pop.

Last month, the soda brand teamed up with Coffee mate to release a special Dirty Soda creamer meant to pair specifically with Dr Pepper. All you had to do was add the Coconut Lime-flavored creamer to your sweet and spicy soda, and you had an easy dirty soda—without having to hit the drive-thru or buy extra ingredients.

Now, Dr Pepper is taking the innovation one step further by essentially bottling the dirty soda essence in its new Creamy Coconut flavor. Nothing says “summer vacation” quite like coconut, right?

Dr Pepper Launches Creamy Coconut Flavor

Dr Pepper’s limited-time Creamy Coconut and Creamy Coconut Zero Sugar sodas add a layer of tropical toasted coconut and creamy finish to the unique Dr Pepper flavor.

It’s not a true dirty soda since, no, there isn’t any cream in the actual can. However, the creamy finish and sweet, coconutty flavor are what give it a similar vibe.

What Does Dr Pepper's New Creamy Coconut Soda Taste Like?

You might recall Dr Pepper launched its Strawberries & Cream flavor last year. While that one tastes more like Creme Saver Strawberries & Cream hard candies with a true sweet cream taste, the Creamy Coconut flavor doesn’t have any real cream flavor. Instead, the creaminess comes from the smooth finish at the end of the sip.

The coconut flavor, on the other hand, is very powerful. The sweet, tropical flavor pairs well with the peppery, vanilla, and caramel notes of the pop. Like any Dr Pepper, it truly has a unique flavor unlike anything else on the market—especially because this is the only coconut-flavored dark soda out there.

The new flavor will have a very limited run this summer. It hits retailer shelves nationwide, in both 12-ounce 12 packs and 20-ounce bottles, on May 1 and will only be sold through July.

It may only last through the Fourth of July, but you should stock up, so you’re good until Labor Day. Believe us when we say this Creamy Coconut Dr Pepper is going to be the star of your summer sipping.

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